bush this morning as we're awaiting for his release from a houston hospital. the 88-year-old president is undergoing treatment for a bronchitis related cough for over a month. last week his doctors said they hoped to have him home for the holidays. they since decided to hold off on final release date until the president, quote, built up all his energy. we certainly wish him well. heather: hope he does that soon and able to get home. gregg: that would be nice. heather: back in washington, there is a growing debate over gun control in this country following the school shooting in connecticut more than a week ago. the national rifle association doubling down on its opposition to any new gun laws. instead offering other alternatives to crack down on gun violence. steve centanni live for us in washington. so, steve, what exactly did the nra president have to say over the weekend? >> reporter: well, wayne laperriere saying there was no more horrible tragedy than that shooting at sandy hook elementary up in connecticut and he understands the grief of those parents an